LPN | Brendan House TCU | PRN status

apartment Logan Health location_onKalispell, MT 59901, US

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Be the Heart of Skilled Nursing! Make a Lasting Impact as an LPN at Brendan House!

Our Mission: Quality, compassionate care for all.

Our Vision: Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation.

Our Core Values: Be Kind | Trust and Be Trusted | Work Together | Strive for Excellence.

Logan Health's Brendan House Skilled Nursing is looking for a PRN LPN to join it's team!

Our facility is conveniently located attached to our Logan Health Medical Center so you can enjoy all it's amenities such as cafeteria, coffee shop, and on-campus fitness center. Kalispell is located in the heart of the scenic Flathead Valley.

Our area offers unparalleled outdoor recreation, Glacier National Park, and stunning Rocky Mountain views. Experience the outdoor lifestyle you'll only find in Northwest Montana!

What we offer you!

$7,500 Sign-on Bonus!
Newly increased pay from $28 - $36.40 per hour (depending on experience)
Night Shift Differential pay of $3.75 per hour
Weekend Shift Differential pay of $2.25 per hour
Earn special Brendan House pay incentives throughout the year

Why you'll love working here:

Compassionate and caring team environment
Stable, long term, supportive leadership
Steps away from medical center cafeteria and coffee shop
Great benefits – Fitness Center discount & Matching 401(k)
Tuition Reimbursement Program - up to $3500 after one year of employment

and so much more!

LPN Qualifications:

Current Montana Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license required.
Current BLS certification required as applicable to assigned area(s).
Previous experience in a similar position preferred.
Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.
Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.

LPN Job Specific Duties:

Provides skilled nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process as appropriate for LPNs in the assigned area(s).
Exhibits a commitment to professionalism, civility, teamwork, and customer service while undertaking all tasks and interactions with others.
Exhibits knowledge of policies and procedures as they relate to the specific job duties, patient care and safety and as applicable to assigned area(s).
Exhibits knowledge of staffing standards and a demonstrated commitment to cost containment with all resources.
Operates and maintains equipment to departmental standards as applicable to assigned area(s).
Maintains nursing standards of care and executes appropriate provider orders. While executing patient care, exhibits knowledge of and maintains the patient’s right to diversity, privacy, and confidentiality.
As applicable to assigned area(s): Performs a standardized focused assessment or reassessment of patient at regular intervals appropriate for the condition of the patient under the direction of the RN and as ordered by the provider.
Administers medications, treatment, and provider-specific care to patients in compliance with nursing policies/procedures, LPN scope of practice, and as applicable to assigned area(s).
Communicates all appropriate and critical changes in the patient’s condition, status, and findings to the appropriate stakeholders in a timely manner and as defined by policies and procedures and/or provider orders as applicable to assigned area(s).
Documents all clinical findings and required regulatory mandates in the medical chart in compliance with policies and procedures or as defined by regulatory requirements as applicable to assigned area(s).
Contributes to maintaining an updated, individualized plan of care that includes; goals, interventions, medications and visit frequency orders as applicable to assigned area(s).
Maintains a thorough knowledge of infection control procedures and strictly adheres to policies and procedures.

The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job classification. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned similar to the above consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.

Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.

Logan Health takes great pride in offering its PRN employees a comprehensive benefits package that promotes wellness and work-life balance. This includes:

401(k) with generous matching
Employer-provided life insurance
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Free parking
Employee referral program
Logan Health Fitness Center - Waived registration fee and 1/2 off monthly membership dues

Shift:

Variable - 12 Hours (United States of America)

Schedule:

Logan Health operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Schedules are set to accommodate the requirements of the position and the needs of the organization and may be adjusted as needed.

PRN positions (also referred to as Casual, As Needed, or Per Diem) at Logan Health offer flexibility and are designed to provide coverage during busy periods, employee absences, and vacations, making them an excellent opportunity to support the team as needed. PRN employees can participate in a matching 401(k) plan and have access to the Employee Assistance Program. Additionally, they may qualify for hourly differential pay for certain shifts or hours, offering extra compensation based on department-specific scheduling needs.Pay rates and scheduling practices may vary by department.

Notice of Pre-Employment Screening Requirements

If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes:

Criminal background check
Reference checks
Drug Screening
Health and Immunizations Screening
Physical Demand Review/Screening

Equal Opportunity Employer

Logan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation to complete the application, testing or interview process, please notify Human Resources.

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